Is wormwood absinthe legal in the US?

Yes, absinthe is now legal… but, in the United States, real “Wormwood Absinthe” with thujone is not a controlled substance but its sale in bars and liquor stores is banned. Absinthe is, however, legal to purchase and possess in the United States.

Is wormwood the same as absinth?

The plant is native to Europe, and its leaves are used for flavoring a range of things, but its most famous association is with absinthe. The scientific name for common wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, gave birth to the spirit’s name. Wormwood’s bitter reputation is thousands of years old.

Is it legal to ship absinthe to the US?

Absinthe Liquor Store accepts absinthe orders from almost any country in the world. We have been successfully shipping absinthe to the USA for more than twenty years now and we have had no negative comments regarding customs procedures. Thujone is still banned in the US, but as a food rather than a drug.

What happens if you drink absinthe straight?

Because absinthe has a strong taste and high alcohol content, it is not advised to drink it straight. Absinthe is strong enough to burn your tastebuds. It can also be dangerous if you consume too much. This traditional French method is known as an “absinthe ritual”.

Does wormwood grow in the US?

Artemisia absinthium, Asteraceae Family Absinth wormwood is established across the United States and Canada. It can be found throughout Washington State, although it is most common east of the Cascades.

Does all wormwood contain thujone?

Every tissue of the plant contains thujone, however the stem and leaves are most commonly used to make Wormwood oil, as well as other Wormwood-based medicines.

What is absinthe made from?

It derives its name and flavor from Artemisia absinthium, or grand wormwood (no, wormwood doesn’t make you see things either). The wormwood, fennel, and anise that lend absinthe its licorice flavor often impart a natural green tint, and it’s classified as a spirit, not a liqueur, because it doesn’t contain any added sugar.

What is Letherbee’s absinthe?

Unlike many traditional absinthes, they recommend enjoying it without sugar. Letherbee’s absinthe stands out because it draws its color from American oak rather than herbs.

What is Pernod Absinthe?

Pernod is the Belle Époque tipple all absinthes are aiming to replicate. Originally created in Marseille in 1805, by 1901 France was consuming 36 million liters of absinthe every year, which led to a prohibition of their own.

What is green-eyed absinthe?

This green-eyed beauty cleaves to absinthe’s traditional roots, beginning with a base of Chilean pisco, a grape-based spirit to which they add fennel, anise seed, and grande wormwood. The color is so vibrant it may seem artificial, but it’s actually achieved by infusing the final product with lemon balm and hyssop.